Staff Counsellor (Arabic Language)

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The volunteer will provide psychological support to the IOM staff members and dependents impacted by the earthquakes in the region.

Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Staff Welfare Officer in IOM HQ, the UN Volunteer shall: 1. Provide psychological face-to-face/tele-counselling and support, including assessment, confidential one to one and group sessions, to staff members and dependents in IOM Turkiye; 2. Assessment of staff members who are in crisis and require emergency psychological and/psychiatric support; 3. Support individual staff to create their own wellbeing plans; 4. Offer and participate in the preparation of education material, seminars to enhance mental health and wellbeing of staff; 5. Liaise and collaborate with the Staff Welfare Officer and HR colleagues in IOM Turkiye 6. Participate in supervision and team meetings; 7. Offer managerial consultations to relevant agency managers on ways of enhancing humanitarian staff wellbeing and mental health in accordance with the IOM Mental Health Strategy; 8. Be proactive in reaching out to missions/specific groups of staff; 9. Identify and liaise with local regional mental health resources that can be used for referrals; 10. Maintain confidential records and submit monthly statistics as agreed and end of assignment report; 11. Maintain confidentiality and professional practice standards; 12. Any other duties as required;

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a related field. • Experience with other UN Agencies, International Humanitarian Organizations or Employee Assistant Programs considered desirable. • Experience of working in hardship duty station or providing counselling services to staff working in very difficult and hazardous environments desired.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this is an emergency recruitment and the application period might end before the announced date. If you consider applying, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that, Gaziantep's hardship classification is temporarily updated as “E” due to the earthquake in Türkiye. The UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials and Host Entity's support might be limited.

UNV Entitlements in a Nutshell for International UN Volunteer (Specialist):

• Current Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is approx. USD 2000. An additional expertise differential might be applicable based on the qualifications of the volunteer. Family allowance is applicable when the volunteer has eligible dependents (250 USD for 1 dependent, 450 USD for 2 or more dependent, per month). • 100% health, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA. As per UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in National Security Institution’s (SGK) system but can be initiated on private basis. • Entitlement to annual Leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of volunteer assignment • Entry allowance and travel lumpsum for covering relocation expenses • Exit allowance upon completion of service • Several learning opportunities Unified Conditions of Service is available on UNV's website.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org